April 2016 Newsletter

Gentle Reminder: Tuition is Due the 1st of each Month

We congratulate Sifu James McIntire on a successful tournament well executed. We'll let our much loved kung fu brother, Stephen Watson tell the tale in his own words: "A joy-filled, insight-filled, challenge-filled, sweat-filled, and of course green chile-filled weekend of tournament play, reunions, and workshops." Plenty of pictures have been posted on our FaceBook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lotusdragon/

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day - April 30th, 2016

Location: Burton Park (Carlisle & Kathryn)

We gather at 9:30am. Grand Movement begins at 10am, followed by various Tai Chi and Qigong exercises.

Please join us as we participate in this world-wide event (More info at

Sifu Dug has begun broadcasting the Saturday Morning Theory Classes as well as the monthly Instructor's Classes using Periscope. Periscope is a free app that you can use on your iOS or Android device to watch these videos.

You can follow Sifu Dug at @sifudug. He'll follow you back so you can chat during the broadcasts.

These are usually theory and practice classes, more so than simply teaching the form. Unless he gets a special request for a specific form. The videos are available for 24 hours before Periscope/Twitter takes them down.

Sifu does not charge for these classes. However, if you want to support the cause, there is a link on both our IFKWES and our Lotus Dragon webpages. And being a poor Tai Chi teacher, Sifu can always use the help.

The app is available via the Google Play store or Apple Store. To view the videos on a PC, go to https://www.periscope.tv/SifuDug.

Get Ready for the Tournament Season - Form Corrections!

Starting on March 19th, Sifu will be offering form corrections on an individual basis every Saturday from 4pm - 5pm. Sign up sheets will be posted. All students are encouraged to participate, whether or not they plan on performing in a tournament, as this is the quickest way to improve your form. Lisee is gratefully accepted.

Instructor Class in April.

Sifu Dug will be teaching the Instructor Class on the 3rd Saturday of the month - April 16th, from 2:30 - 4:00 pm. Curriculum will include review of Advanced Forms, Teaching Techniques, the exquisite Timing of Bad Puns, and Appreciation of cheezee Kung Fu Movies.